TEMECULA: Man arrested on suspicion of burglary

Police report finding stolen items at storage unit, home

TEMECULA -- A 35-year-old Winchester man was arrested Wednesday
after police reportedly discovered at least 150 items believed to
have been stolen at a storage facility and at his home, authorities
said.

Officers identified the suspect as Jason Thomas Lillard, who was
arrested on suspicion of burglary, possession of burglary tools and
possession of controlled substances. He was being held Thursday at
the Southwest Detention Center in lieu of $5,000 bail.

Lillard was arrested following an investigation Wednesday into a
burglary at a storage business on the 44000 block of Pechanga
Parkway in Temecula. Several people had reported that their
recently stolen property could be found at another shed on the
property, police said.

Officers discovered at least 100 items believed to have been
stolen in Lillard's storage unit. Searching Lillard's home on Haute
Court, police said they found controlled substances and more than
50 additional reportedly stolen items, including tools, computers
and appliances believed to be worth thousands of dollars.

Officers said they are reviewing recent theft cases to return
the items to their owners. Anyone with information is urged to call
Officer Patricia Horn at (951) 696-3000.